The Gazette News (Nigeria)
Editorial Policy & Standards
General Information
Founded: May 11, 2019
Last Updated: May 11, 2019
Contact: +2348035086178
Coverage: Africa and the World
About The Gazette News
Mission Statement
Vision: To inform and unite Nigeria
Mission: To lead the national conversation about Nigeria’s development and progress
Motto: “Credibility is not just an option”
Company Information
Legal Name: The Gazette News Nigeria Limited
Status: Independent Nigerian media company
Registration: Nigerian law
Headquarters: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Operating Office: 2 K24 Udi Hill Close, Karewa GRA, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State
Editorial Leadership
Editor-in-Chief: Vangawa Bolgent
Managing Editor: Sharon Chivi Ako
Coverage Areas
National Coverage
The Gazette News aims to be the most trusted and respected source of information on Nigeria for citizens, business leaders, decision-makers and opinion leaders at home and in the diaspora. It provides a platform for constructive, informed debate on Nigeria’s growth and its global impact.
Regional Coverage
The organisation serves as an authoritative platform for regional news across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, offering balanced and insightful reporting to domestic and international audiences.
Business Coverage
Coverage spans the Nigerian economy, including macro-economic policy, markets, companies and emerging sectors, with strong focus on Lagos financial markets.
Africa and International Coverage
The Gazette News reports on African affairs and Nigeria’s interactions with the global community, providing analysis and insights from a Nigerian perspective.
Editorial Values
Core Values
Patriotic
Committed to Nigeria’s unity and progress, improving national discourse and promoting positive change.
Service-Oriented
Dedicated to serving readers and the public interest through responsible and responsive journalism.
Curious and Courageous
Open to diverse perspectives, unafraid to ask difficult questions, and guided by strong ethical standards.
Professional and Dynamic
Efficient, adaptable, and solution-oriented in response to the evolving media landscape.
Trustworthy and Transparent
Clear in communication, transparent in methods and corrections, and protective of source confidentiality.
Diverse and Inclusive
Respectful of Nigeria’s ethnic, religious and cultural diversity and committed to inclusive representation.
Editorial Standards and Ethics
Editorial Code of Conduct
The Gazette News upholds truth, fairness and transparency. It affirms freedom of speech and press as fundamental rights and places public interest at the centre of journalism. Editorial leadership ensures adherence to these principles.
Core Editorial Principles
Accuracy is paramount. Errors are corrected promptly and openly. Balance and impartiality are essential. Sources are protected. Opinion is never presented as news. Fabrication, plagiarism, bribery and undisclosed conflicts of interest are prohibited.
General Ethics Guidelines
Journalists must maintain truth, accuracy, balance and fairness, respect privacy and dignity, avoid sensationalism, and publish personal data only when it serves the public interest. Discrimination of any kind is unacceptable.
Operational Policies
Gift Policy
Journalists must not accept cash gifts or benefits that compromise independence. Valuable gifts must be declared. The organisation funds its own reporting expenses.
Social Media Guidelines
Journalists must distinguish personal opinions from organisational positions, maintain confidentiality, uphold professional standards, and avoid content that could inflame ethnic or religious tensions.
Sourcing Standards
Information Gathering
All information must be obtained legally and ethically.
Source Protection
Anonymous or single-source stories require senior editorial approval, and source identities are protected when disclosure could cause harm.
Plagiarism and Attribution
All external information must be properly attributed. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden.
Content Standards
Content Classification
News content is classified as News, Analysis, Opinion, Explainer, or Review. Advertising content is clearly distinguished as Paid, Branded, or Supported content.
Visual Journalism Guidelines
Photography and video must reflect real events, avoid staging or manipulation, respect victims, and include proper attribution.
Geographic Coverage
Stories outside Abuja include datelines indicating where reporting occurred.
Verification and Fact-Checking
Accuracy Standards
Information is verified through credible publications, expert confirmation, official data and rigorous cross-checking.
Source Identification
Sources are clearly identified with full titles. Single-source stories require approval.
Anti-Hoax Guidelines
Journalists verify unfamiliar sources, confirm identities, authenticate media content and exercise caution with social media information.
Corrections and Retractions
Digital Corrections
Errors are corrected transparently on original stories with clear explanations and timestamps.
Print Corrections
Corrections are published prominently with full details of the error and correction.
Story Withdrawals
Stories with serious factual flaws are withdrawn with clear public explanation.
Diversity and Inclusion
Mission Statement
The Gazette News reflects Nigeria’s diversity in coverage and staffing across regions, ethnicities, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Editorial Commitment
Diverse representation strengthens balance and credibility in journalism.
Hiring Practices
Hiring is merit-based and non-discriminatory, with emphasis on geographic diversity.
Reader Engagement
Comments Policy
Defamatory content, hate speech, personal attacks and threats to national unity are prohibited.
Reader Feedback
All feedback and accuracy concerns are welcomed and investigated.
Funding and Independence
Ownership Structure
The Gazette News Nigeria Limited is an independent media company headquartered in Abuja.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are made exclusively within the newsroom without external interference.
Funding Sources
Funding comes from advertising, branded content, circulation and syndication, events, digital subscriptions and print services.
Contact Information
General Contact
The Gazette News Nigeria Limited
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Phone: +2348035086178
Email: info@gazettenews.ng
Editorial Contacts
News Tips: news@thegazette.com.ng
Letters to the Editor: letters@thegazette.com.ng
Corrections and Error Reporting: news@thegazette.com.ng
Advertising: ads@thegazette.com.ng